I just found out I am having twins. Has anyone else been through multiple birth? My doctor is afraid that my body won't be able to carry twins and has restricted me from exercise except walking. I just wanted to know if this has happened to anyone else. I would like to know how it went and if with the restrictions I don't won;t to gain too much weight. My first pregnancy I did okay. I kept about 2 or three more pounds than I started but I was able to exercise until the last 2 months. Just wanted to know if anyone has been through this too.thanks.
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I have twins that are 12 years old now and was lucky to have a fairly easy pregnancy. I didn't exercise at the time, so I don't know what my doctor would have recommended if I wanted to work out. He was a very conservative doctor and put me on modified bedrest during my third trimester - 3 hours in the morning and 3 hours in the evening. I was told to stay well hydrated - especially in the summer months.
Why does your doctor think you won't be able to carry twins?
Wishing you a wonderful pregnancy!
Erica
Why does your doctor think you won't be able to carry twins?
Wishing you a wonderful pregnancy!
Erica
My wife and I suffered a miscarriage at 10 weeks, they confirmed with an ultrasound and then told us the other two fetuses were viable. Up to then we thought we were only having one.
We were at risk for the rest of the pregnancy, my wife carried them to 39 weeks and delivered 2 healthy babies.
We did a fair amount of walking until the last trimester.
That was 18 years ago. It seems like yesterday.
We were at risk for the rest of the pregnancy, my wife carried them to 39 weeks and delivered 2 healthy babies.
We did a fair amount of walking until the last trimester.
That was 18 years ago. It seems like yesterday.
tricia
Cathlete
Congratulations, Blondie!
I have two year old twins and had a very good pregnancy with them. They were born at 35 weeks and did not have to go into Nicu at all.
I was not restricted in regard to exercise by my doctors, they just said to listen to my body. I wasn't able to work out much in the beginning because I had alot of nausea, more so than with my first pregnancy. Once my second trimester rolled around, I was much better able to work out. I didn't do any Cathe workouts, mainly I walked or did toning, yoga, etc. By the third trimester I was rather big, so yoga was my mainstay - when I felt like doing anything. (I was just happy they don't advocate mandatory bedrest anymore for multiple pregnancies - I had a (then) 2 year old to take care of!)
Even though I gained a good bit, I was all babies(!) which put alot of strain on my back. That's why I didn't feel comfortable doing much cardio. I really think you shouldn't get too concerned with the number on the scale, just remember your number one job is to take care of yourself now so you can take care of those babies!
I'm wondering if you had any concerns with your first pregnancy that would explain why your doctor is worried about you carrying the twins?
I wish you the best of luck during your pregnancy and beyond. If you are at all interested, I still have books dealing with multiple pregnancy that you are welcome to - just post here or feel free to email me.
Tricia
I have two year old twins and had a very good pregnancy with them. They were born at 35 weeks and did not have to go into Nicu at all.
I was not restricted in regard to exercise by my doctors, they just said to listen to my body. I wasn't able to work out much in the beginning because I had alot of nausea, more so than with my first pregnancy. Once my second trimester rolled around, I was much better able to work out. I didn't do any Cathe workouts, mainly I walked or did toning, yoga, etc. By the third trimester I was rather big, so yoga was my mainstay - when I felt like doing anything. (I was just happy they don't advocate mandatory bedrest anymore for multiple pregnancies - I had a (then) 2 year old to take care of!)
Even though I gained a good bit, I was all babies(!) which put alot of strain on my back. That's why I didn't feel comfortable doing much cardio. I really think you shouldn't get too concerned with the number on the scale, just remember your number one job is to take care of yourself now so you can take care of those babies!
I'm wondering if you had any concerns with your first pregnancy that would explain why your doctor is worried about you carrying the twins?
I wish you the best of luck during your pregnancy and beyond. If you are at all interested, I still have books dealing with multiple pregnancy that you are welcome to - just post here or feel free to email me.
Tricia
Jennifit
Cathlete
YEAH BLONDIE!!! Congrats!!
I just had twins 3 months ago and I made it to 38 weeks! Yikes! I was BEGGING my doctor to take them out! I was HUGE...at 5 months - you will be told how you look like you are due next week. Get ready for many comments! ha I didn't like being pregnant because it just hurt the lst few months. But, not getting sleep when you are pregnant is NOTHING like not getting sleep with them here. I do not sleep, that simple. HA
I exercised up until the day my water broke. I stopped doing high impact pretty early on because it just hurt and I was afraid. But, I did step, yoga, and weight trained all the way through the pregnancy. I had a few m/c before I got pregnant with twins and my doctor thought that exercise would be good for me to keep me healthy and sane. Every doctor is different. It felt so great to workout and I swear that is how I made it so far in my pregnancy. I was fit and healthy. My body remained strong. I had big babies (and I weigh 112-115 usually). They were 6 pounds and 6 1/2 pounds... and I am already back in shape.
Having twins is AMAZING! I still cannot believe there are TWO!!! Just enjoy the process and keep posting with any questions!! Welcome to the club!!
jenni
I just had twins 3 months ago and I made it to 38 weeks! Yikes! I was BEGGING my doctor to take them out! I was HUGE...at 5 months - you will be told how you look like you are due next week. Get ready for many comments! ha I didn't like being pregnant because it just hurt the lst few months. But, not getting sleep when you are pregnant is NOTHING like not getting sleep with them here. I do not sleep, that simple. HA
I exercised up until the day my water broke. I stopped doing high impact pretty early on because it just hurt and I was afraid. But, I did step, yoga, and weight trained all the way through the pregnancy. I had a few m/c before I got pregnant with twins and my doctor thought that exercise would be good for me to keep me healthy and sane. Every doctor is different. It felt so great to workout and I swear that is how I made it so far in my pregnancy. I was fit and healthy. My body remained strong. I had big babies (and I weigh 112-115 usually). They were 6 pounds and 6 1/2 pounds... and I am already back in shape.
Having twins is AMAZING! I still cannot believe there are TWO!!! Just enjoy the process and keep posting with any questions!! Welcome to the club!!
jenni
